Keepsake Recipes and Fascinating Food Facts

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Summary: Great Recipes and Interesting Facts
Review: I have recently purchased a copy of "Keepsake Recipes and Fascinating Food Facts". I have thoroughly enjoyed the book and its' unique approach to cooking. The recipes are hard-to-find traditionl varities that are easy to prepare and remind me of "mom's cooking".

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Summary: Just like being in the kitchen with the author
Review: I' m not a great cook, but I love finding a resource that gives me the never-fail basics. This is it. The book even details how to boil and egg just right! As I read the book, I felt as if I were right in the kitchen with the author -- her experienced eye watched me and guided me as I worked through the recipes. I agree with one of the other reviewers who said this would make a great wedding gift.

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Summary: A Book that makes it nice to stay in for meals.
Review: I'm sure enjoying this book. As an off and on cook, I haven't built up a stock pile of knowledge that helps out when ever I put on a cooking apron. Irene Buckman's book Keepsake Recipes and Fascinating Food Facts fills that slot. As time goes by and I get the urge to cook to try and impress that certain someone, a no nonsense book like this helps make it a lot easier. I have read the entire book and gotten a fair education on the kitchen as well. The recipes I have tried have all turned out splendidly and not only satisfied my need to wow my guests, but filled the belly and delighted the palate. A particular favorite has been the stuffed cabbage leaves with ground turkey, it's a real winner! Breakfast, lunch, dinner and desert can all be easily referenced and prepared from this helpful book. It's brief bits of background and hints are nice for even a light bit of evening reading. In all, this has been my "go to" book for preparing healthy and hearty meals on those occasions that I want to spend time eating at home instead of out.

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Summary: A Book that makes it nice to stay in for meals.
Review: I'm sure enjoying this book. As an off and on cook, I haven't built up a stock pile of knowledge that helps out when ever I put on a cooking apron. Irene Buckman's book Keepsake Recipes and Fascinating Food Facts fills that slot. As time goes by and I get the urge to cook to try and impress that certain someone, a no nonsense book like this helps make it a lot easier. I have read the entire book and gotten a fair education on the kitchen as well. The recipes I have tried have all turned out splendidly and not only satisfied my need to wow my guests, but filled the belly and delighted the palate. A particular favorite has been the stuffed cabbage leaves with ground turkey, it's a real winner! Breakfast, lunch, dinner and desert can all be easily referenced and prepared from this helpful book. It's brief bits of background and hints are nice for even a light bit of evening reading. In all, this has been my "go to" book for preparing healthy and hearty meals on those occasions that I want to spend time eating at home instead of out.

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Summary: If you buy this as a gift, make sure buy two.
Review: Knowing that Irene's (the author) family is richly gifted in culanary expertise, and reputable not only for their food but also holding resepice like a magician does with his tricks. I correctly assumed that any cook book from Irene is a lucky find and a great bet for anyone to send as an impressive gift to those who enjoy cooking. Not only has this book gotten great reviews to all whom i've shared it with, it makes for such a quick & delightful gift idea making me appear as a savy cheif to those I give it to. Definatly a must have for every culinary artist, and a splended gift idea!

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Summary: A tasty read
Review: Not long ago, a group of teenage boys were rummaging though our kitchen complaining that we "had no food, only ingredients." As for myself, I'm still more comfortable with a skill saw than a skillet and not one to view cook books as literature. However, I picked up my wife's copy of Irene Buckman's book recently and found it to be a true page turner, full of warmth, wisdom, and recipes that will make your taste buds stand up on their tippy toes and scream for more. It might even get some boys to `create' something more sophisticated than toast. Buy extra copies for gifts, I did.

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Summary: Not everyone has a grandma ...
Review: or a mother, aunt, guardian angel to teach them the basics. You can buy one for the price of this sweet and practical cookbook. Lots of great information here, simply and clearly stated. The muffin recipes I've tried are yummy, and the titles irresistible, e.g. "Biscuits Supreme (Exceptionally tender)", "Delicate Powdered Sugar Cookies," and "Elsie Glow's Chocolate Kisses." I love the fact that most recipes use kitchen staples rather than anything exotic.

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Summary: newlyweds
Review: This book is super for a shower or wedding gift. Actually, for anyone who is just starting out learning how to cook. It not only has good basic recipes with good directions...but, it also tells the reason things are done a certain way. I've been cooking for a long time and this book taught me a lot.

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Summary: Great Recipes and Interesting Facts
Review: What a delight to read a recipe book that sticks to basics, to the tried and true, and to the wisdom of appealing to the good ole tastebuds! From methods of cooking meats and vegetables, to the very serviceable time charts for roasting turkey and beef, and the clear explanations of the types of cuts and birds, to the tidbits about the origins of recipes (I loved to know the story about the Tollhouse cookies) this book is a treasure trove of information and good advice. Buy several for Christmas and wedding gifts. Clueless bachelors and bachelorettes can benefit from putting to practice Ms. Buckman's recipes.

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Summary: All You Ever Wanted To Know About Cooking (and More)
Review: What a delightful surprise to discover Irene Buckman's cookbook "Keepsake Recipes." It's a wonderful combination of basic knowledge and little known facts which enhance anyone's repertoire of cooking and baking expertise. No need to spend precious time hunting for that certain favorite recipe or wonder about the best way to serve food on hand - Irene Buckman has done all the research for you. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys eating and loves to see smiles of appreciation on the faces of dinner guests. Bon Appetit!